Bataleon Thunderstorm
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What is the Bataleon Thunderstorm good for?
The Bataleon ThunderStorm is built for riders who want high-speed control, deep snow float, and all-mountain dominance. With a freeride soul and freestyle edge, it’s your weapon of choice for carving hard, blasting through powder, and hitting natural features with style. Its directional shape and medium camber create a responsive ride with serious pop, while 3BT™ and Sidekick tech keep things surfy and catch-free when you’re ripping lines or throwing tricks.
Who is the Bataleon Thunderstorm good for?
This board is for aggressive all-mountain riders who want the best of freeride power and freestyle agility. Whether you're a seasoned resort slayer or an advanced rider pushing deeper into back bowls, the ThunderStorm has your back. It’s unisex, available in a wide range of sizes, and suits confident snowboarders who demand high performance with a touch of versatility.
When and where should the Bataleon Thunderstorm be used?
Take the ThunderStorm out for powder missions, groomer days, and high-speed resort lines—it’s built to thrive in it all. With a pow rating of 9/10 and a resort rating of 8/10, this board shines in midwinter storms and spring corduroy alike. You’ll feel its strengths most on big mountain terrain, off-piste runs, and wherever fast, powerful turns are the goal.
How will some of the key features of the Bataleon Thunderstorm enhance my experience?
Packed with performance-driven tech, the ThunderStorm features a responsive Ultra Light Core, Tri-Ax Lamination for control, and Carbon Stringers plus D.R.S.T. SuperTubes for powerful pop and edge response. Its Ultra Glide S base is fast and durable, while 3BT™ with Sidekick ensures smooth transitions and improved float. FlexWalls reduce chatter and boost impact resistance, while the +2 Backseat Inserts let you stay back and surf when the snow gets deep. A unique Step Down Rail top design trims weight and adds carving precision.
Why choose the Bataleon Thunderstorm?
Choose the ThunderStorm if you're chasing fast, confident rides through mixed terrain with the option to get creative when the moment strikes. It’s a high-performance hybrid that gives you freeride power and freestyle freedom in one beautifully engineered board. If you're the kind of rider who doesn’t slow down and doesn’t want to compromise, the ThunderStorm will match your energy turn for turn.
- Medium Camber - Camber profiles are defined from low to high. Higher camber make for more dynamic boards that need to be ridden more aggressively to get maximum performance. Lower camber boards are smoother on lower speeds and in powder. All camber profiles run from nose to tail. Higher is not always better.
- 3BT & Sidekick - Combining the responsiveness of traditional tip-to-tail camber with the dynamic shaping properties of Triple Base Technology and the performance boosting Sidekick feature makes for a 3D snowboarding experience like no other.
- 3BT Technology Triple Base - At the heart of every Bataleon is a combination of 3BTTM and positive camber. It's an innovative solution to the profile puzzle that minimizes the potential for edge-catch without sacrificing ollie power or carving performance. From this starting point, Bataleon fine-tune each element according to the boards desired riding style.
- Sidekick - Sidekick builds on the concept of Triple Base by increasing the sidebase uplift just outside the widest points of the nose and tail. The tips become more like a hull, boosting float in deep snow and slicing through crud. It also helps the board to roll quickly and evenly from edge to edge.
- Supertubes - Supertubes are hollow carbon cylinders that are inserted directly into the core. They reinforce the camber, reduce weight and greatly increase pop. By varying their location Bataleon can fine-tune the board's performance further.
- Tri-Ax Lamination - Bataleon's three-way fiberglass weave is light, strong and crazy responsive. Bataleon use this to beef up the flex pattern on Bataleon's more aggressive boards.
- Ultra Light Core - A 70/30 Paulownia and poplar blend that offers awesome strength to weight.
- Ultra Glide S - A premium, 7000-grade sintered base reserved for Bataleon's high-end models. Packing more molecules Into the P-tex means it's super tough and hauls ass.
- Flex Walls - Bataleon's Urethane Poured Sidewalls offer exceptional shock absorption, reducing chatter and vibration for a smoother, more stable ride. Flexwalls provide flexibility and resilience, allowing the board to maintain its integrity even in extreme conditions. With superior Impact resistance, they ensure your snowboard performs at its peak, season after season.
- 28 Inserts - A-grade German stainless steel Inserts make sure you are locked to your board. These high quality Inserts can take years of binding stance switches.
- Rider Profile: Intermediate, Advanced
- Mountain Profile: Freeride
- Camber Profile: Positive
- Board Shape: Directional
- Base: Sintered
- Flex: 6/10
- Mounting System: Standard 4 Hole
- View our Snowboard Buying Guide
| Length (cm) | Waist Width (cm) | Boot Size (UK) | Rider Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144N | 23.9 | 2–6 | 42–62 |
| 148N | 24.3 | 3–6 | 46–66 |
| 152N | 24.7 | 4–7 | 54–74 |
| 154 | 25.4 | 6–9 | 63–83 |
| 156N | 25.1 | 5–8 | 68–88 |
| 156 | 25.6 | 6–9 | 68–88 |
| 156W | 26.6 | 8–11 | 68–88 |
| 158 | 25.8 | 6–9 | 72–92 |
| 159W | 26.9 | 8–11 | 76–96 |
| 161 | 26.1 | 6–10 | 80–100 |
| 162W | 27.2 | 8–12 | 82–102 |
